oscillograph noun & verb. [ǝ'sɪlǝgrɑ:f] L19.
[from OSCILL(ATION + -O- + -GRAPH.]
A. noun.
1. An instrument for detecting and measuring the motion of a ship or the sea. L19.

2. An instrument for displaying or for recording as a continuous curve the form of a varying voltage. L19.

3. = OSCILLOGRAM. M20.
b. verb trans. Record or display by means of an oscillograph. E20.

■ oscillo'graphic adjective of, pertaining to, or using an oscillograph E20.

■ oscillo'graphically adverb by means of or as an oscillograph E20.

■ osci'llography noun the use of oscillographs M20.

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